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On the recordNovember 29, 2006
The prime minister and I agree that the outcome in Iraq will affect the entire region. To stop the extremists from dominating the Middle East, we must stop the extremists from achieving their goal of dominating Iraq.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

President Bush links the situation in Iraq to broader regional stability and the fight against extremism.

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